Automation Technician – New Orleans area, LA

Great opportunity to work in the food industry with a successful and growing company! Enjoy growing your automation experience and not have to worry about traveling! Low cost of living area just outside of New Orleans. Great benefits and the ability to choose 1st or 2nd shift!

Troubleshoot and repair packaging machine problems with competent speed and accuracy under time and delivery constraints

Work from electrical schematics, blueprints, drawings, sketches, layout, and other specifications both verbal and written

Program and maintain coder systems, metal detectors, and check weighers

square, lace, replace, and track all types of conveyor belts

Align, tension, and replace all types of power transmission devices (v-belts, sheaves, chain and sprockets, bearings)

utilize his/her tools and equipment in a safe and proficient manner

Start the machine and observe the operation to detect malfunction(s) of the machine

Work independently as well as a team player

Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime

Must be able to:

Work within precise limits and standards of accuracy

Set up and operates shop tools and perform simple metal work

Use all power and hand tools normal to the trade

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitors equipment operations and makes adjustments and/or repairs (mechanical and/or electrical) on various types of packaging and related equipment such as but not limited to baggers, case erectors, case sealers, packers, etc. as necessary

Installs and dismantles packaging and related equipment

Performs preventative maintenance work

Operates various packaging equipment

Reports to Supervisor the general condition of equipment and recommends replacement when necessary

Responsible for keeping required records and documentation

Responsible for cleanliness of machine(s) and work area

Performs other duties as may be assigned

WORK EXPERIENCES

At least two (2) years of skilled electrical experience using and troubleshooting voltages up to 480 or more in a manufacturing/industrial environment is required

NCCER Certification is required

Must have a working knowledge of electrical test equipment, electrical circuits and power supplies, gearboxes, motors, agitators, actuators, valves, wiring and unwiring of equipment

Previous experience as a Packaging Technician or Journeyman Electrician is preferred

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